M I N U T E S
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
2002-10-15
Canada
Room
Meeting No. 22
Attendance
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Regional Councillors T. Wong
B.
O'Donnell
Councillors S. Daurio
E.
Shapero (5:20 p.m.)
J.
Virgilio
G.
McKelvey
J.
Heath
D.
Horchik
K.
Usman
A.
Chiu
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer
J. Baird, Acting Commissioner of Development
Services
S. Birrell, Town Clerk
B. Cribbett, Treasurer
P. Miller, Acting Manager, Secretariat Services
B. Nanninga, Executive Assistant
R. Robinson, Town Solicitor
J. Sales, Commissioner of Community & Fire
Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services
M. F. Turner, Commissioner of Development
Services
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The Committee of the Whole meeting convened at the hour of
5:10 p.m. with Acting Chair T. Wong in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None declared.
1. MINUTES OF COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE
- OCTOBER 1, 2002 (16.0)
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor J. Heath
That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held
on October 1, 2002 be confirmed.
Carried
2. MARKHAM DISTRICT ENERGY
INC.
GOVERNANCE ISSUE (13.7)
Bruce Anders, President, Markham District Energy Inc.,
introduced himself and reviewed his background and extensive experience in the
energy field.
Mr. Anders presented an overview of the reporting structure
and governance issues surrounding Markham District Energy Inc. He also provided a brief business plan for
Markham District Energy Inc. stressing the key priority of expanding the system
to accommodate development in Markham Centre.
He also fielded questions from Committee.
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Committee of the Whole recessed in-camera at the hour of
5:45 p.m. and reconvened at the hour of 6:15 p.m.
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3. REGION OF YORK RAPID
TRANSIT
PROGRESS UPDATE TO DATE (5.14.7)
Mary-Frances Turner, Executive Coordinator, York Rapid
Transit Plan, was in attendance. She
introduced Sam Zimmerman, Project Manager, Phase 1, York Rapid Transit Plan,
and distributed information packages.
Ms. Turner provided a video presentation of the progression
and development of transportation, examples of successful transit systems
throughout the world, and plans for the York Rapid Transit System. She highlighted the four cornerstones of: industry and economy; innovation and
technology; mobility and connectivity; and sustainability and smart
growth. The current focus is on the
business plan to secure project funding; coordination of the environmental
assessment process; initiating the environmental assessment process south of
Steeles Avenue; and communicating the project.
Mr. Zimmerman reviewed the Quick Start Program including:
frequent service; proper pick-up/drop-off facilities; accessible vehicles;
special roadway lanes; potential coordination of traffic signals. He also reviewed the four proposed
preliminary corridors:
• Finch
to Newmarket
• York
Region Connector - Highway 48 to Woodbridge
• Vaughan
north-south link - Woodbridge/York University/Downsview
• Markham
north-south link - Highway 48/Markham Centre/Don Mills
Ms. Turner and Mr. Zimmerman also advised of a Public Open
House on the York Rapid Transit Plan to be held at Markville Mall on Friday,
October 25, 2002 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Moved by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That the
presentation by Mary-Frances Turner, Executive Coordinator, and Sam Zimmerman,
Project Manager, Phase 1, York Rapid Transit Plan, providing a progress update
to date on the status of the Region of York Rapid Transit Plan and the tabled
materials, be received.
Carried
4. APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS
MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE
(16.24)
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
Main Street
Markham Committee
That the
resignations of Ron Keeble and Eric Wheeler from the Main Street Markham
Committee be received with regret and letters of appreciation be forwarded;
And that the
vacancies not be filled until vacancies in all of the advisory committees are
considered later in the year;
Markham Public
Library Board
That the resignation
of Charles Mountain from the Markham Public Library Board be received with
regret and letters of appreciation be forwarded;
And that the vacancy
not be filled until vacancies in all of the advisory committees are considered
later in the year.
Carried
5. EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT
CHARGE
HEARING PROCEDURE (7.11)
The Town Solicitor provided a verbal review of Education
Development Charges Hearing procedures and the role of Municipal Council.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That the review of
procedures for an Educational Development Charge Hearing presented by the Town
Solicitor, be received.
Carried